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Population and households in ZIP 26651
Household size in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 26651 run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across West Virginia. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.36, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 26651 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 47.1, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 26651: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only seven of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 26651
Renters in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.8% of households in ZIP 26651 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 62.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 26651: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 26651 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in West Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1976. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $446 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $517 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $645 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$327 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 26651 runs $645 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $199 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 26651
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 26651 than nationally: 28.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in West Virginia as a whole (25.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 26651 is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 26651
| Period | ZIP 26651 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 26651 than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 26651 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 26651 | 2.50 | 46.6 | 6.5% | 20.8% | 17.0% | 1983 | $645 | 28.6% | 88.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 26662 | 2.48 | 49.3 | 4.7% | 2.7% | 33.0% | 1983 | $698 | 27.1% | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 26679 | 2.29 | 47.6 | 10.1% | 25.8% | 29.9% | 1985 | $974 | 14.8% | 92.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 26681 | 2.49 | 49.3 | 4.7% | 2.6% | 33.2% | 1982 | $698 | 27.1% | 94.5% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 26684 | 2.48 | 37.2 | 13.9% | 30.6% | 23.2% | 1987 | $977 | 13.4% | 90.8% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 26660 | 2.95 | 41.9 | 37.4% | 30.5% | 25.0% | 1981 | $664 | 23.8% | 94.0% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 26678 | 2.56 | 49.0 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 31.3% | 1993 | $977 | 21.1% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 26205 | 2.75 | 43.0 | 29.4% | 23.8% | 21.2% | 1977 | $650 | 26.3% | 90.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 26691 | 2.75 | 44.4 | 23.7% | 24.1% | 21.5% | 1985 | $765 | 23.8% | 93.1% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 26676 | 2.55 | 48.3 | 4.9% | 2.6% | 34.1% | 1983 | $698 | 28.1% | 94.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 25854 | 2.57 | 43.1 | 11.3% | 4.0% | 20.2% | 1985 | $939 | 18.5% | 89.1% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 26651. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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